For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,591 students in 28212, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 69 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28212, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28212, NC are East Mecklenburg High School, Idlewild Elementary School and Greenway Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Albemarle Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
5932 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Eastland
Charter School
5249 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28212, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28212, NC include East Mecklenburg High School, Idlewild Elementary School and Greenway Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28212?
10 public schools are located in 28212.
What percentage of students in 28212 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28212 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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